The oaths of everyone echoed in the air, and boundless emotion surged in my heart. Those days Wan'er spent in the Cold Palace had been dogged by loneliness and despair, but now, with these loyal old faces by my side, I would no longer be alone in seeking revenge for Wan'er.
I lifted my chin slightly, my gaze revealing a firm resolve: "From now on, we must proceed with every step calculated. Yonglu, you are clever and sharp, keep a close eye on the slightest stirrings in the palace, and report any anomalies to me immediately." Yonglu nodded solemnly and replied: "Rest assured, Princess, this servant will not fail my duty." I turned my gaze to the maids: "You are in charge of my daily life, and you must also keep watch on those around us, so that no one with ulterior motives may approach." Jinglan and Wanqing answered in unison: "Understood, Princess."
The Nursemaid stepped forward and said softly: "Princess, old slave will guard the Princess at all times and offer counsel. Old slave has learned from various sources that the one who framed the Consort was none other than the Noble Consort. She will surely not let the matter rest, so we must proceed with caution." I nodded, a preliminary plan already taking shape in my mind.
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